land use

A dictionary of terms related to the many scientific, technological, and social problems affecting the use of land.

During the Depression, eleven-year-old Carrie makes her annual summer visit to her relatives in the Blue Ridge Mountains and watches her determined grandfather fight against the government's attempt to take his farm land for a new national park.

An illustrated geographic overview of England that describes its lands and waters, major cities, climate, people, transportation, wildlife, resources, and industries.

During the Depression, eleven-year-old Carrie makes her annual summer visit to her relatives in the Blue Ridge Mountains and watches her determined grandfather fight against the government's attempt to take his farm land for a new national park.

Explores the history of land use, describes renewable and nonrenewable resources, and discusses the importance, management, and conservation of land resources.

Describes the different aspects of shrublands including climate, plants, animals, and people and contains detailed maps of major regions such as the California Chaparral, the Gran Chaco, the Fynbos, and Southwest Australia.

A collection of controversial essays that debate issues associated with urban sprawl, defining its cause and exploring various ways to deal with the problem.

Describes the concept of sustainability and describes how individuals, communities, and nations are adopting sustainable practices. Discusses land management, food production, mineral resource extraction, power generation, urban areas, and waste disposal.

Details the various types of land pollution and possible ways to prevent them.